42% increase in sales over November 2011 is because the e90 was on its last legs and who would buy an e90 with the f30 coming out in a couple of months.

Better number to look at is the 2011 vs 2012 YTD #s. 3.5% increase and you introduced a brand new model? F30s aren't selling too hot for a new model.

In contrast, for the year 2006 (first year of e90), BMW sold 17% more 3 series world wide compared to 2005. I wasn't able to pull up US sales numbers, nor see a breakdown between coupe/sedan, but regardless 17% is a much higher number than 3.5%.

You can attribute several factors such as the stagnant global economy in 2012 vs. the boom year of 2006. Bottom line, F30s are not selling well enough to the point that BMW right now is offering $1,000 Holiday Cash for a brand new model 3 series.

I honestly think that the increase in sales and popularity is due to the F30 styling and considerably upgraded interior styling and tech. For the most part, I've always liked the 3series but just couldn't deal with the interior and some of the missing tech other manufacturer offered for less money. The F30 solves that problem for me and adds a killer exterior to boot.

What would also be interesting is to see the sales figures for Acura, Cadillac, Infiniti, MBZ, etc. Then we'd see how the 3 is doing relative to its competitors and if some portion of the sales increase is attributable to a general increase in U.S. car sales.

What would also be interesting is to see the sales figures for Acura, Cadillac, Infiniti, MBZ, etc. Then we'd see how the 3 is doing relative to its competitors and if some portion of the sales increase is attributable to a general increase in U.S. car sales.

For November:
Acura: Up 24%
Cadillac: Up 30%
Infiniti: Up 41%
Mercedes: Up 15%

So with all this extra revenue they should be able to engineer us m fans the m car we desire!! The the engine should still be high revving if you go turbo, remove engine noise from speakers, lightweight, non electric steering, etc.